Basketball Recap: Mason Quartemont's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Alexandria Homeschool Arts & Athletics over Cornerstone Christian Academy

If Alexandria Homeschool Arts & Athletics was feeling good fresh off their 73-21 takedown of Open Door Christian Academy last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The contest between the Alexandria Homeschool Arts & Athletics Storm and the Cornerstone Christian Academy Eagles didn't end well, with the Alexandria Homeschool Arts & Athletics Storm falling 77-62. While losing is never fun, the Storm can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 225th, while the Eagles are ranked 85th).

Alexandria Homeschool Arts & Athletics' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mason Quartemont, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 17 rebounds. Quartemont is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Nehemiah Hackman, who went 7 for 14 en route to 14 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.

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Even though they lost, Alexandria Homeschool Arts & Athletics smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 28 consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Cornerstone Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Ryston McNaughton, who went 18 of 26 on his way to 42 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points McNaughton has scored all season. Bradyn Stevenson was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 boards.

With the loss, Alexandria Homeschool Arts & Athletics broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 16-7. As for Cornerstone Christian Academy, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 16-0.

Alexandria Homeschool Arts & Athletics has already played their next game (against Immanuel Christian), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Cornerstone Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, an 85-46 win against Varsity Opponent on the 17th.